Crane & Rigging Superintendent/Lift Director - Primoris Heavy Civil - Shreveport, LA

Crane & Rigging Superintendent/Lift Director

The Crane & Rigging Superintendent/Certified Lift Director is responsible for supervising and directing operations within the crane & rigging discipline. This position oversees all crane operators and riggers during lifting operations and works in conjunction with project management for planning, scheduling, and communication of all project crane lifts. This position is responsible for ensuring crane and rigging compliance, safety, schedule delivery, and quality of project work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the project crane operator qualification program including obtaining crane operator certifications, state licenses and medical certificates verifications in alignment with company requirements.
• Ensure that assigned personnel are properly qualified for crane and rigging tasks (signaling, rigging, crane operations); that they are trained, competent and aware of their responsibilities, and comply with all applicable standards, requirements, and safe work practices.
• Responsible for consistent updated recordkeeping of crane inspections (annual, daily etc.), rigging inspections, crane operator/rigger/signal person certifications and qualifications.
• Responsible for oversight, development, planning and compliance with crane lift plans (daily lift plans, critical lift plans, engineered lifts).
• Oversee and identify crane A/D (assembly/disassembly) directors for in-bound/out-bound, relocation, reconfiguration of cranes on site. Coordinate with third party crane companies/personnel assisting in A/D operations.
• Identifies and establishes designated communication methods (radios, hand signals) between all crane operators and designated riggers prior to lifting operations.
• Evaluate platforms (ground conditions, barge, etc.) and overhead/surrounding obstructions (powerlines etc.) for safe placement of cranes and ensure safe swing radius established.
• Oversee all crane maintenance needs/requests/repairs in alignment with third party crane manufactures/servicers and coordinates with project management to schedule proactive maintenance needs in alignment with project work schedules.
• Coordinate crane operator and rigger training needs and enforce safe work practices in conjunction with the HSE and Project Management.
• Ensure that company and local/national (OSHA, ASME Lift Director, etc.), requirements and standards are being complied with within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Review, approve, and oversee (in coordination with project management) any subcontractor/third party crane operations on project sites.
• Responsible for implementing corporate/segment/business unit crane and rigging policies, procedures, and instructions within their assigned area(s) of operation.
• Inspect crane and rigging operations and practices and take appropriate corrective action to correct improper crane and rigging work practices.
• Perform other duties as required by project management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

• 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• 10+ years of experience in the Crane and Rigging trade in major bridge, heavy civil and pile driving operations.
• NCCCO, NCCCER or equivalent Certified crane operator.
• NCCCO Certified Lift Director for mobile and crawler cranes is required.
• Certified rigger/signal person.
• Knowledge and Experience with ASME Lift Director requirements and OSHA crane and rigging regulations.
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft word, spreadsheets, 3D Lift plan software.
• Ability to read and interpret crane manufactures operator manual and load charts
• Experienced in safe use and inspection of rigging hardware.
• Must have ability to work in team environment in coordination with Project Management, Supervisors, and Division Leadership.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.
• Travel to projects is required

BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation paid weekly
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit

Primoris Heavy Civil (formerly James Construction Group) has long-standing history that dates back to the 1920's, where it earned the reputation as one of the most well respected heavy civil contractors in the Gulf Coast region. In 2009, the company's growth continued through a merger with Primoris Services Corporation (Primoris), one of the largest companies listed in ENR's Top 400 Contractors. Supported by the bonding capacity and resources of Primoris, Primoris Heavy Civil has expanded into an even larger role within the heavy civil, infrastructure rehabilitation and transportation industries.

AGENCY STATEMENT

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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